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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a type of blood cancer. NHL typically develops in the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes make immune cells that help the body fight infections. NHL begins when a type of white blood cell, called a lymphocyte, becomes abnormal. The abnormal lymphocytes grow out of control and divide into more abnormal lymphocytes, which eventually form tumors. There are several different types of NHL, which are classified based on how slow-moving or aggressive the disease is and what kind of lymphocytes are abnormal....

But a new study, published July 2019 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, indicated that few nutritional supplements — or even dietary interventions — offer any protection against heart disease. In fact, some may actually do more harm than good. Drawing from 277 trials representing about one million people, investigators analyzed data for 16 nutritional supplements and eight dietary approaches. They found that most vitamins, minerals, supplements, and diets examined had no protective effects against cardiovascular health....

French researcher Céline Ben Hassen, PhD, and her colleagues set out to study whether multimorbidity in midlife or later life was associated with developing dementia — and they found that it was. What Is Dementia? By definition, dementia is a syndrome, not a disease, causing impairment of two or more core functions of the brain, like memory, language, attention, and problem-solving. It can also limit brain function enough that normal daily tasks are no longer achievable....

Margulies admits that she “never thought twice about it,” but her friends’ comments about the potentially hazardous chemicals that are used in dry-cleaning lingered in her mind. (About 85 percent of dry-cleaning shops in the United States use perchloroethylene, a liquid that is a potential occupational carcinogen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) Margulies began to worry, and eventually asked her doctor for a blood test, but because she wasn’t showing any symptoms, her doctor reassured her that everything was fine....

Because of this gradual development, the symptoms of osteoarthritis — the hallmarks of which are joint pain and stiffness, especially in the morning — tend to get worse over time. Some treatments can help to reduce symptoms, but no treatment can reverse or slow the degradation of cartilage. Treatment options for osteoarthritis typically depend on the severity of the condition and the particular joints involved. They most often include:...

Researchers at the National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases at Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, examined data pooled from seven clinical trials that examined the impact of probiotics on bad breath. Across all of the studies, a total of 278 people were randomly assigned placebo pills or supplements of the probiotics Lactobacillus salivarius, Lactobacillus reuteri, Streptococcus salivarius, or Weissella cibaria to see if the beneficial microorganisms reduced bad breath....

To the untrained eye, these skin concerns can look very much the same. The most widespread symptoms — dry, itchy, scaly patches of skin — may show up in either condition, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But while eczema and psoriasis may look similar, they are actually different conditions with different causes, says Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. Psoriasis vs Eczema: Causes “Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease [that results in] an overproduction of skin cells,” Dr....

The analysis, published on January 6 in the journal Stroke, is the largest to study the impact of THC, the substance in marijuana responsible for changes in mood and mental state, on complications after a bleeding stroke. “We’re all vulnerable to a bleeding stroke or a ruptured aneurysm; however, if you’re a routine marijuana user, you may be predisposed to a worse outcome from a stroke after the rupture of that aneurysm,” said Michael T....

Diagnosed in early 2015 at age 59, Durbin lost a significant amount of weight after her operation and now carries just 98 pounds on her 5-foot-7-inch frame — “I’m kind of a spear,” she quips. She remains an avid biker and walker despite the ups and downs of her recovery, continually adjusting her diet and her physical-activity level. Durbin also takes pancreatic-enzyme supplements and monitors her sugar intake to promote digestion and avoid diabetes....

While the general consensus has always been that RA is more debilitating, a study published the September–October 2019 issue of Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology reported that “over the last 40 years, pain and functional disability in OA have appeared to be severe and similar to RA.” Understand the Underlying Cause of Joint Pain Getting relief may feel like the only thing that matters, but in the long run, the root cause of the pain is very important to determine....

“Dietary patterns and quality are not sufficiently prioritized when addressing modifiable risk factors during regular health care office visits,” says Maya Vadiveloo, PhD, RD, an assistant professor in nutrition and food sciences at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston and lead author of the new statement. “Given the evidence that diet contributes to disease and mortality, it is a risk factor worth screening for continuously,” Vadiveloo adds. This won’t necessarily be easy, the American Heart Association concedes, noting that a lack of understanding about the role of diet in preventing disease isn’t what stops most doctors from taking about food with patients....

“Because I’m deeply accustomed to navigating straight, cisgender spaces, this silent code-switching has been something I’ve done almost automatically — but not without a cost,” explains Kalapa, who is a queer, nonbinary Yoga Alliance–certified Iyengar yoga teacher based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “It takes energy and attention, and can be vulnerable, and tiring.” Often, that feeling will cause potential yogis to turn away from the practice. Instead, Kalapa dug in....

Skin cancer is the rampant growth of abnormal skin cells. The cause is usually excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, either from sunlight or indoor tanning devices. UV radiation can damage the DNA of skin cells, resulting in mutations (genetic defects). These mutations instruct the abnormal skin cells to multiply at a rapid pace, forming malignant tumors. (2) Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the most common types of skin cancer, tend to develop on parts of the body that get a lot of sun exposure, such as the face, ears, neck, lips, and the backs of the hands....

Day two of that exacerbation, when I went in to see her because I thought I had a pinched nerve causing my declining mobility, she pointed out that the spasms had stopped. I thought that was a good thing. Again, little did I know, right? Noting that pinched nerve thing, I have always carried my stress in my left trapezius muscle. There had been a knot there for a few days, and I thought that was the likely culprit of my woe....

The following is a quick, alphabetical guide to the terminology you may need to know as you manage your condition: Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO) A brace designed to support the position of the foot and motion of the ankle to compensate for nerve damage and muscle weakness in the area caused by MS and other movement disorders. An AFO is typically used to stabilize weak limbs or to reposition a limb with contracted muscles into a more normal position....

“After chemo, surgery, and sitting around for two years fighting this disease, feeling fit had been taken away from me,” Grunke, who was diagnosed at age 21 and gained over 20 pounds during treatment, says. “I didn’t realize how much it had happened until all the dust settled and I was getting back to normal life.” He also wondered why there weren’t any programs that helped cancer survivors get back in shape....

“This study shows that both systemic and inhaled glucocorticoids are associated with an apparently widespread reduction in white matter integrity,” wrote the lead study author, Merel van der Meulen of Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, in research published August 30 in BMJ Open. White matter makes up about half of the tissue in the brain, and its main job is transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body....

A new drug that could become available soon, if approved in the United States and Europe, represents a potential alternative. Bempedoic acid is a novel oral drug that could be taken instead of statins or in conjunction with them, depending on the patient. It blocks a key enzyme made by the body to build cholesterol, and since it can’t leave the liver once it’s activated, it can’t cause muscle pain....

If you or a loved one sustains a TBI that requires medical attention, your doctor will most likely use a number of new terms to explain symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Below is a glossary of common TBI-related terms that you may hear throughout your recovery process. This list is by no means all-encompassing, and not everything in it will be relevant to your situation — no two cases of TBI are the same, so your symptoms and recovery won’t follow any predetermined course....

1. All Calories Are Created Equal Plenty of people believe that as long as they stick to a certain number of calories per day, they’re eating healthy. This myth can get in the way of eating a balanced, nutritious diet. “You cannot compare 100 calories of salmon to 100 calories of soda,” says Samantha Cassetty, RD, former nutrition director of Good Housekeeping, who is based in New York City. She points out that salmon is loaded with beneficial nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids and protein — one reason the American Heart Association recommends eating it twice a week — that work really hard to nourish your body....